GET Mechanical Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Summary / About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) to join our enterprise engineering systems team. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), engineering data, analytics, and operational systems.

As a PDLM GET, you will support global initiatives related to PLM implementation, user support, product data quality, reporting, and process improvement. You will work with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and IT to help improve system adoption, data consistency, and business visibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to build hands-on experience with tools such as PTC Windchill, PTC Creo, Power BI, and enterprise engineering workflows while contributing to high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• •Support PLM implementation and rollout activities across global teams.
• •Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder coordination for system and process enhancements.
• •Participate in system testing, validation, and go-live support for PLM-related initiatives.
• •Provide day-to-day support to PTC Windchill and PTC Creo Parametric users.
• •Help maintain product data quality, lifecycle status accuracy, and workflow consistency within PLM systems.
• •Support the creation and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and KPI reports for engineering and operational performance.
• •Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting to improve decision-making and process visibility.
• •Contribute to user training, quick reference guides, and process documentation.
• •Participate in automation and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• •Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and IT teams to support enterprise system adoption and process standardization.

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• •0–1 years of experience in engineering systems, product data management, analytics, or related areas.
• •Basic understanding of engineering processes, product data, or enterprise systems.
• •Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• •Good written and verbal communication skills.
• •Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• •Eagerness to learn new systems, tools, and business processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Internship, academic project, or hands-on exposure to PLM, PDM, or enterprise engineering systems.
• •Familiarity with PTC Windchill and/or PTC Creo Parametric.
• •Exposure to Power BI, Excel VBA, SQL, or Power Platform.
• •Awareness of data analysis, reporting, or dashboard development concepts.
• •Exposure to CAD or engineering design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD Mechanical, or Revit.
• •Interest in automation, digital engineering, or process optimization.

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate may have exposure to some of the following tools and technologies:

Skill Area Relevant Tools / Knowledge

PLM / Engineering Systems PLM, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo Parametric

Analytics & Reporting Power BI, Data Analysis, Excel VBA, SQL

Automation Power Platform, Python, AutoIT

CAD / Design Tools CREO, AutoCAD Mechanical, Revit

Supporting Technologies JavaScript, Java, C++

Core Competencies

• •Learning agility
• •Analytical mindset
• •Attention to detail
• •Collaboration and teamwork
• •Communication skills
• •Customer-focused support approach
• •Ownership and accountability
• •Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• •Continuous improvement orientation

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates in this role will:

• •Build strong foundational knowledge in PLM systems and engineering operations
• •Contribute to reliable product data and workflow accuracy
• •Support effective dashboarding and KPI visibility
• •Help improve user adoption through responsive support and training
• •Grow into broader responsibilities in systems, analytics, and automation

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.